Quinta da Alameda Wines
The Alameda Wines
At Quinta da Alameda, the combination of granite-rich soils, ideal vineyard exposure, and an altitude of 400 meters shapes wines that the owners proudly describe as "pure and authentic Dão." Under the expert care of resident winemaker Patrícia Santos, these wines are celebrated for their elegance, balance, freshness, and vibrant minerality, perfectly recapturing the singular and unmistakable essence of the Dão region.
Quinta da Alameda is home to iconic red and white grape varieties, including Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional for the reds, and Arinto, Encruzado, and Uva Cão for the whites. The estate also includes a prized hectare of old vines with a diverse mix of varieties, as well as half a hectare of Pinot Noir - a French variety that produces a vibrant, delicate rosé with a distinct character that evokes the most refined wines of Provence.
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Wines distinguished by their elegance, balance, freshness, and vibrant minerality, perfectly recapturing the unique and charismatic identity of Dão wines.
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Points of sale
Quinta da Alameda wines are distributed by DistriWine and can be purchased in the main wine shops in the country, namely at the following locations:
Quinta da Alameda wines can also be purchased online at the following points of sale:
Wines that recapture the unique and distinctive essence of the Dão region wines.
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The importance of the glass
When drinking wine, the right glass allows you to perceive the aromas (nose) and flavors (mouth), since different aromas occupy different spaces in the glass, depending on their density.
For example, the lightest aromas (flowers and fruit) are at the top of the glass. In the middle are the vegetal and mineral aromas, such as earthy aromas and mushrooms. At the bottom of the glass are the heavier aromas, such as alcohol and wood.
Different glasses thus separate the aromas in different ways. And, unless you shake the wine in the glass, different glasses highlight different characteristics of a particular wine.
The right glass depends on the type of wine, but it is essential that the rim is relatively thin - so that the perception of the wine is more intense - and that the diameter of the glass allows us to notice the aromas when we take it to the mouth.
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Service temperatures
When drinking wine, the serving temperature is just as important as the glass. Never drink wine at room temperature. As a rule, room temperature is too high for any type of wine.
There are slight variations in temperature that depend on the type of wine and personal taste, but red wines should be consumed at a temperature between 16 and 18 degrees - maximum - so that the aromas can reveal themselves to their full potential.
Then we lower the temperature to "winter whites" (aged in wood) around 12 to 14 degrees; "summer whites" (lighter and fresher) around 10 to 12 degrees; and sparkling wines and champagnes, which should be drunk between 6 and 8 degrees.
If you find that the wine you've ordered in a restaurant is too hot (which makes the alcohol stand out to the detriment of the aromas), don't hesitate to ask for a wine cooler even if it's a red wine.
